With its myriad of historic and cultural attractions, it’s easy to understand why travelers flock Boston each year. Guests can walk the two-and-a-half mile Freedom Trail that meanders past such famous sites as the Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Quincy Market, which has been open since 1824, is another popular site offering many shops and restaurants. The Boston Athenaeum, built in 1807, is another interesting attraction, serving as a museum, art gallery and a library with more than 700,000 volumes including nearly half of George Washington’s personal library from Mount Vernon.
Easy day-trips from the city include heading over to nearby Cambridge to enjoy Harvard Square and all the local shops and restaurants. The Adams National Historical Park documents the lives of the United States’ second and sixth presidents, as well as beloved first lady Abigail Adams. A short drive will take you to Lexington and Concord, where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired.
Massachusetts is known for its abundance of inns and bed and breakfasts. Here are a few choices that are close to most of Boston’s top attractions.
Guests staying at the Charles Street Inn in Boston’s posh Beacon Hill area enjoy all the comforts of a top hotel with all the charm of an authentic historic Massachusetts inn. The inn was built in 1860, and each of the elegant guest rooms has a working fireplace and is decorated with period antiques. But there are plenty of modern touches, as well, including HDTV, a DVD player, Bose alarm clock with a CD player and wireless internet. Each morning, your hosts deliver a deluxe continental breakfast to your room. Surprise your special someone to a stay at this romantic inn by purchasing a Charles Street Inn gift certificate at iLoveInns.com.
Travelers booking a stay at the Gryphon House enjoy both the historic charm of an 1890 Richardson Romanesque-style inn, as well as a convenient city location. The historic Massachusetts inn is located just two blocks from the T stop at Kenmore Square and situated between Back Bay and Boston University. Each of the guest rooms has a fireplace and private bath. CD players, DVD players, cable TV and wireless internet are just a few of the amenities. An expanded continental breakfast is served each morning. Gift certificates for the inn are available at iLoveInns.com.
If you want to experience Boston but prefer a true bed and breakfast experience, consider “A Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge.” This historic Massachusetts inn is just two blocks from Harvard Square and within walking distance to shops, museums and restaurants. There are three guest rooms, each with antiques. In the mornings, a gourmet breakfast is served. This inn participates in a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free program, so it can be an excellent value. Details about this program are available at iLoveInns.com.
